Handcrafted Leather Journal with Stone and Clasps

Handcrafted Leather Journal with Stone and Clasps

A Journal for Your Stories and Ideas

This leather-bound book is perfect as a personal diary, a travel journal, a dream log, a sketchbook, or even a grimoire. In today's digital age, it represents a return to tradition and tranquility. The act of writing by hand slows down your thoughts, helps to organize them more clearly, and strengthens your memory. Create a unique artifact that holds your most personal ideas, memories, and reflections—one that won't vanish with a dead battery or a hard drive failure.

A Touch of History

In the past, books and journals were rare and precious possessions. They were bound in leather to withstand the test of time and often locked to protect valuable knowledge or private confessions. This diary follows the medieval tradition of the codex, which monks painstakingly copied and decorated by hand in scriptoriums. These were true treasures that preserved knowledge, literature, and history for future generations.

A Historical Tidbit

Did you know that in the Middle Ages, parchment made from lamb, calf, or goat skin was so expensive that old text was often scraped off to make way for new writing? Such recycled manuscripts are called palimpsests. Fortunately, this journal offers you 220 clean pages, ready for your own stories.

Meticulous Craftsmanship

This journal is made with a keen eye for detail and high-quality materials, giving it an authentic, historical appearance.

Leather and Embellishments

The cover is crafted from genuine cowhide leather in a rich brown hue. It features distinctive stitching around the edges and around the central oval stone, which has a beautiful green color. Two sturdy metal clasps made of patinated brass ensure a secure closure.

The Paper

Inside, you will find 220 pages (110 sheets) of unbleached, handmade paper. Its creamy tone and lightly textured surface are a pleasure for both the eyes and the pen. The "deckled" or untrimmed edges of the pages highlight the journal's handmade quality and vintage character.

Please Note

As this is a handcrafted product made from natural materials, the exact shade and texture of the leather, stone, and paper may vary slightly from the photos. This makes every journal a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

Technical Specifications

• Overall Dimensions: approx. 16 x 13 cm (6.3 x 5.1 inches)
• Page Count: 220 pages (110 sheets)
• Cover Material: Genuine Leather, Natural Stone, Brass
• Paper: Handmade, textured
• Thickness: approx. 2.5 cm (1 inch)
• Stone Dimensions: approx. 29 x 24 mm (1.1 x 0.9 inches)
• Weight: approx. 355 g (12.5 ounces)

How to Care for Your Leather Journal

To ensure your journal lasts as long as possible and retains its beauty, protect it from moisture and prolonged, direct sunlight, which could dry out and fade the leather. You can occasionally treat the leather with a thin layer of a beeswax-based leather balm. Do not soak the journal in water or use chemical cleaners on it under any circumstances.